{"id":41388,"date":"2026-02-08T14:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/wm-open-leaderboard-shows-matsuyama-leading-by-one-in-final-round-today\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T14:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:36:33","slug":"26334-wm-open-leaderboard-shows-matsuyama-leading-by-one-in-final-round-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/26334-wm-open-leaderboard-shows-matsuyama-leading-by-one-in-final-round-today\/","title":{"rendered":"WM Open leaderboard shows Matsuyama leading by one in final round today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hideki Matsuyama<\/b> brought the pressure today with a commanding one-shot lead<\/b> heading into Sunday’s final round at the WM Open<\/b>. The Japanese star<\/b> sits at 13 under par<\/b>, seeking his third title<\/b> at TPC Scottsdale<\/b>. Can he finish the job against a hungry pack chasing from behind?<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Leader<\/b>: Matsuyama at 13 under, one-shot lead going final round<\/li>\n
  • Chasing<\/b>: Hisatsune, Hojgaard, McNealy, Si Woo Kim all tied at 12 under<\/li>\n
  • Track Record<\/b>: Matsuyama won all 5 of his 54-hole leads in PGA TOUR career<\/li>\n
  • Close Behind<\/b>: Fitzpatrick, Thorbjornsen, Knapp at 11 under<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Matsuyama’s Masterclass Through 54 Holes<\/h2>\n

    Hideki<\/b> fired a flawless 3-under 68<\/b> on Saturday despite missing opportunities late. The two-time Phoenix champion<\/b> has been nearly unstoppable this week. He holds career dominance<\/b> at this event, having won in 2016 and 2017<\/b>. His scoring consistency<\/b> and clutch moments<\/b> have separated him from the field.<\/p>\n

    The 33-year-old’s<\/b> experience shows in pressure moments. He recorded two consecutive rounds<\/b> of under-par golf<\/b>, setting up his commanding position. Matsuyama<\/b> has 12 career starts<\/b> at TPC Scottsdale with two victories, five Top-10 finishes<\/b>, and proven success in high-stakes situations.<\/p>\n

    The Crowded Pack Hunting for Glory<\/h2>\n

    Ryo Hisatsune<\/b> fired a memorable 8-under 63<\/b> in round two but cooled in round three. The Japanese countryman<\/b> sits one back<\/b>, creating a fascinating final pairing scenario. Nicolai Hojgaard<\/b> of Denmark<\/b> carded a bogey-free 65<\/b> late Saturday, joining the 12-under tie<\/b> with American Maverick McNealy<\/b> and South Korean Si Woo Kim<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    England’s Matt Fitzpatrick<\/b> stumbled at the infamous par-3 16th Stadium Hole<\/b> but remains just two back<\/b> at 11 under<\/b>. Scheffler<\/b>, the tournament favorite<\/b> and world number one<\/b>, rallied from the cut line with a strong second round<\/b> but sits five shots behind<\/b>, requiring heroics on Sunday.<\/p>\n

    Leaderboard Snapshot as Final Round Looms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Position<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nScore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/td>\nHideki Matsuyama<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    T2<\/td>\nRyo Hisatsune<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    T2<\/td>\nNicolai Hojgaard<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    T2<\/td>\nMaverick McNealy<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    T2<\/td>\nSi Woo Kim<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    “Hideki Matsuyama has held the outright 54-hole lead five times in his PGA TOUR career and went on to win each time.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 PGA Tour Communications<\/b>, Official Statistics<\/p>\n

    What to Watch Sunday at TPC Scottsdale<\/h2>\n

    The Stadium Course<\/b> at TPC Scottsdale<\/b> will test every club in Matsuyama’s bag come Sunday. The par-71 layout<\/b> offers scoring opportunities but brutal penalties. The iconic par-3 16th hole<\/b> will determine champions, with its tight green complex<\/b> and surrounding water hazards<\/b>. Matsuyama<\/b> must navigate Hole 16 carefully<\/b> while protecting his lead.<\/p>\n

    Wind patterns<\/b> expected Sunday could shift everything. A tight leaderboard<\/b> means any bogey run<\/b> could cost Matsuyama. The final pairing<\/b> of Matsuyama and Hisatsune will tee off in the final groups<\/b>, guaranteeing maximum drama<\/b> and gallery intensity<\/b>. Expect 15,000-plus fans<\/b> packed around the most volatile holes.<\/p>\n

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    Watch the Action<\/h3>\n

    PGA TOUR Highlights | Round 3 | WM Phoenix Open | 2026
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